Listen, I’m not saying he’s shit, or won’t ever make it here. But people are losing their minds about him based on a handful of performances against inferior opposition. Let’s not all pretend he’s the second coming of Beckenbaur and be realistic about him.

I wasn’t joking when I compared him to Chiriches, who looked great when he first arrived, lots of technical ability, but a lot to learn about defending. Vlad went off the rails and got shipped out, he’s doing ok at Napoli by all accounts. Foyth could become a nice defender too. But he isn’t one yet.

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Listen, I’m not saying he’s shit, or won’t ever make it here. But people are losing their minds about him based on a handful of performances against inferior opposition. Let’s not all pretend he’s the second coming of Beckenbaur and be realistic about him.

I wasn’t joking when I compared him to Chiriches, who looked great when he first arrived, lots of technical ability, but a lot to learn about defending. Vlad went off the rails and got shipped out, he’s doing ok at Napoli by all accounts. Foyth could become a nice defender too. But he isn’t one yet.

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Looks like he’s getting a bit of a cult following already. Anyone would think he’d kept Suarez and Messi quiet for 90 minutes.

He’s got potential, and he looks to have good ball control, but any striker in the premier league would bully him without too much problem. He needs more matches, and to bulk up before I’d be happy with him starting over any of our other defenders. A loan somewhere in the Championship next season would do him the world of good.

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Didn’t Carroll play for West Ham in carabo cup? Seen him 5 or 6 times and not seen him bullied by anyone. He’s actually 6 “1 just needs to fill out a bit. Don’t really like to mention his name but quite a similar build to koscielny. What I have liked is his pace he is deceptively quick.

Just out of interest where in my original post did I say that?
Foyth doesn't start regularly for us, never in the PL but Stones plays regularly.
I would still prefer Foyth as I think his ceiling is far higher than Stones.
All my opinion and preference of course and not a fact. So think we'll stop this RAWK ish chat now, for me anyway.
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Very silky, intelligent defender. And although he lacks strength he's still willing to challenge the opposition so has the commitment.
Very similar to Stones at that age.
He'll certainly make the grade but will need to strengthen to play at the highest level in this country. And seeing as he doesn't shy away from a battle I think he will.

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Looks like he’s getting a bit of a cult following already. Anyone would think he’d kept Suarez and Messi quiet for 90 minutes.

He’s got potential, and he looks to have good ball control, but any striker in the premier league would bully him without too much problem. He needs more matches, and to bulk up before I’d be happy with him starting over any of our other defenders. A loan somewhere in the Championship next season would do him the world of good.

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Looks like he’s getting a bit of a cult following already. Anyone would think he’d kept Suarez and Messi quiet for 90 minutes.

He’s got potential, and he looks to have good ball control, but any striker in the premier league would bully him without too much problem. He needs more matches, and to bulk up before I’d be happy with him starting over any of our other defenders. A loan somewhere in the Championship next season would do him the world of good.

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Argentinian CB are generally as tough as they come. Also don’t underestimate Poch personal involvement with him.Countryman and same position. We hear the stories of players going for dinner at Poch. Bet he’s been taken into the Pochettino family. Also had a look through his twitter seems like he has a childhood sweetheart, which I think adds to his general stability as opposed to being 20 and being out on the town in London. Seems like a good kid from a humble background must be a massive whirlwind for him much like Sanchez. Hopefully he will fulfill his potential.

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CCV doesn’t strike me as being a smart defender at the moment. I think he relies on brawn because he is physically imposing. That will come with more experience when he has to deal with players who won’t be bullied and have the smart moves.

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Listen, I’m not saying he’s shit, or won’t ever make it here. But people are losing their minds about him based on a handful of performances against inferior opposition. Let’s not all pretend he’s the second coming of Beckenbaur and be realistic about him.

I wasn’t joking when I compared him to Chiriches, who looked great when he first arrived, lots of technical ability, but a lot to learn about defending. Vlad went off the rails and got shipped out, he’s doing ok at Napoli by all accounts. Foyth could become a nice defender too. But he isn’t one yet.

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